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The Hexer(2001)
Status: Released
Date: 2001-11-09
51%
74 Votes
Time: 2h 10m
Destiny is a double-edged sword
Overview:
A heroic fantasy based on the famous novels by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, "The Sword of Destiny" and "The Last Wish". This film immerses us in a world inhabited by kings and knights, princesses and sorcerers, priests and magicians, where fire-breathing dragons guard untold treasures, and human greed leads to an endless struggle for power, cruelty, bloodshed, and violence. And this world has its own superheroes - fearless witchers, people with magical powers. Their mission is to protect the human race from any misfortune. The witcher Geralt of Rivia must find the young princess Ciri, kidnapped by enemies. Only her return to the small kingdom of Cintra, which was attacked by aggressors, can restore peace and order there. The brave witcher sets off on a journey, long, distant and deadly.
Languages: Polish.
Countries:
Poland
Budget: $4,600,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Agencja Produkcji Filmowej
Heritage Films
Vision Film
Komitet Kinematografii
Movie: The Hexer
Top 10 Billed Cast
Michał Żebrowski
Geralt z Rivii
Zbigniew Zamachowski
Jaskier
Maciej Kozłowski
Gwidon/hrabia Falwick
Grażyna Wolszczak
Yennefer
Maciej Łagodziński
młody Geralt
Ewa Wiśniewska
Calanthe, królowa Cintry
Jerzy Nowak
Vesemir
Kinga Ilgner
Renfri
Andrzej Chyra
Borch Trzy Kawki
Karolina Gruszka
Morenn
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Overview
A heroic fantasy based on the famous novels by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, "The Sword of Destiny" and "The Last Wish". This film immerses us in a world inhabited by kings and knights, princesses and sorcerers, priests and magicians, where fire-breathing dragons guard untold treasures, and human greed leads to an endless struggle for power, cruelty, bloodshed, and violence. And this world has its own superheroes - fearless witchers, people with magical powers. Their mission is to protect the human race from any misfortune. The witcher Geralt of Rivia must find the young princess Ciri, kidnapped by enemies. Only her return to the small kingdom of Cintra, which was attacked by aggressors, can restore peace and order there. The brave witcher sets off on a journey, long, distant and deadly.
Release Date
2001-11-09
Average
5.1
Rating:
2.5 startsTagline
Destiny is a double-edged sword
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Languages:
PolskiKeywords
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